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1987 Certificate PG
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In Garry Marshall's comedy, Joanna Stayton (Goldie Hawn) is an obnoxious, wealthy woman, who becomes afflicted with amnesia after she slips off her yacht. Dean Proffitt (Kurt Russell) is the gruff, blue-collar woodworker who recently had a nasty run-in with Joanna. Dean spots the memory-free lass on television, and in an act of .. Read more

Starring Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Katherine Helmond
Director Garry Marshall
Genres Comedy

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In Garry Marshall's comedy, Joanna Stayton (Goldie Hawn) is an obnoxious, wealthy woman, who becomes afflicted with amnesia after she slips off her yacht. Dean Proffitt (Kurt Russell) is the gruff, blue-collar woodworker who recently had a nasty run-in with Joanna. Dean spots the memory-free lass on television, and in an act of vengeance, "comes forward" to declare her as his wife. Soon the once-pampered Joanna is performing housework and caring for Dean's four uncouth boys. The two eventually fall in love with each other, but when Joanna's real husband shows up (and makes her aware of her riches), whom will she choose

Starring Goldie Hawn, Kurt Russell, Edward Herrmann, Katherine Helmond, Roddy McDowell, Jared Rushton
Director Garry Marshall
Studio MGM ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 47 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Comedy
Language DVD: English
Dubbed French, German, Italian, Spanish
Hearing-impaired English, German
Released DVD: 08 Jan 2001
Production year: 1987
Format DVD

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    This is a charming throwback to the screwball comedies of the 1930s and one of the better vehicles designed for Goldie Hawn. She plays a pampered heiress to a fortune, who loses her memory after falling off her luxury yacht. Carpenter Kurt Russell, who had clashed with her earlier, sees the chance for revenge, and convinces her that she is his wife. The chemistry between the two stars (a couple in real life) is complemented by the performances of an experienced supporting cast that includes Katherine Helmond, Roddy McDowall and Edward Herrmann. It's slickly directed by Garry Marshall, who juggles the sharp repartee and knockabout slapstick with ease.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

  • This hilarious and touching romantic comedy recalls the integrated plotting and sophisticated dialogue of '30s... read more on Time Out

    • Time Out
    • Posted 04 Nov 2008

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  • 3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 4 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Are they still together??

    I think they are, you know. Excellent 80's rom-com (and I don't usually like those) with Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn being mean to each other then falling in luurve...

    Goldie is just so good in this - she really gets let loose and is as manic as you'll ever see her - you can tell everyone enjoyed being in this movie.

    It's got all the right ingredients, and doesn't fail to come up with the sloppy required ending, but done in a stylish way, so all can be forgiven.

    Good fun + no hassle = get the popcorn in!

      • DrMikey from Middlewich
      • Posted 16 Sep 2004 10:48

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    Rated - 5 stars

    Brilliant!

    This has to remain one of my favourite films of all time, its got everything for eveybody.

    It will have you falling off the seat laughing. You will never find a more comfortable acting couple as Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. Rent it now!!!

    • Manda78
      • Manda78 from Dawlish
      • Posted 13 Nov 2003 12:16

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      • In Garry Marshall's comedy, Joanna Stayton (Goldie Hawn) is an obnoxious, wealthy woman, who becomes afflicted with amnesia after she slips off her yacht. Dean Proffitt (Kurt Russell) is the gruff, ...